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The information society is HERE. Are Nebraska schools ready?. Dr. Scott McLeod CASTLE. dangerouslyirrelevant.org/ nebraska.html. Say hi to your neighbor!. ACT 1. Our tools have changed. ACT 2. Information has changed. ACT 3. Jobs have changed. ACT 4. Schools have NOT changed.
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The information societyis HERE Are Nebraska schools ready? Dr. Scott McLeod CASTLE
dangerouslyirrelevant.org/nebraska.html Say hi to your neighbor!
ACT 1 Our toolshave changed
ACT 2 Informationhaschanged
ACT 3 Jobshavechanged
ACT 4 Schoolshave NOTchanged
The fundamental dilemma but now areexpected to do this Schools were designedfor this …
What we have right now uniqueness uniqueness one right answer
While we teach whatever we teach at school, the kids go home and learn the skills they need to survive and prosper in an interconnected global economy. Clarence Fisher
No generation in history has ever been so thoroughly prepared for the industrial age. David Warlick http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/?p=298 dangerouslyirrelevant.org
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ACT 5 Time toget moving!
global awareness effective speaking critical thinking problem solving adaptability information literacy collaboration creativity media fluency analytical skills entrepeneurialism innovation effective writing synthesis curiosity
Insist on a different kind of curriculum (and assessment) • Insist on a different kind of instruction
student engagement elementary school high school
www.flickr.com/photos/jahansell/251755048 dangerouslyirrelevant.org Our kids have tasted the honey.
Insist on a different kind of curriculum (and assessment) • Insist on a different kind of instruction • Advocate for e-learning
A computer in every hand • Focus on leaders, not just students and teachers
The people in charge of leading school organizations into the 21st century … often are theleast knowledgeableabout the 21st century. dangerouslyirrelevant.org
If the leaders don’t get it, it’s not going to happen. dangerouslyirrelevant.org
A computer in every hand • Focus on leaders, not just students and teachers • Revolution, not evolution
No one jumps a 20 foot chasm in two 10 foot jumps. Miguel Guhlin dangerouslyirrelevant.org http://www.flickr.com/photos/midnight-digital/3086238863/in/pool-jumping